Events for Travel Portland Partners
Upcoming breakfasts and events
Upcoming breakfasts and events
You may RSVP for weekly events online or call 503.275.9750 by that Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. For each RSVP, we will need your name, company name, phone number, and date of event attending. If you would like to pre-pay, please contact Vanessa Herndon via email or call 503.275.9768.
Thursday, July 24: 4-6 p.m.
Afternoon Networking Event
Oregon Zoo – Elephant Plaza Picnic Pavilion
4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland | Map it
Enjoy an afternoon of networking, hors d’oeuvres and dinosaurs. Come explore an ancient rainforest and meet the roaring giants of the Oregon Zoo’s “Dinosaurs!” exhibit. Dodge the spitting Dilophosaurus, one of the earliest carnivores; find dinosaur egg nests; and track a T. Rex. This event is designed for adults, featuring fabulous appetizers and no-host bar. Don’t miss this opportunity to re-familiarize yourself with the zoo and get ideas for family fun this summer.
Cost: $10 per person
Parking: Take MAX or use on-site parking
RSVP by Wednesday, July 23. RSVP online
Tuesday, Aug. 12: 6 p.m.
Travel Portland Night with the Beavers
Portland Beavers vs. Fresno Grizzlies
PGE Park
1844 SW Morrison St., Portland | Map it
Join your fellow Travel Portland partners, friends and families for a special event hosted by the Portland Beavers. Watch the Beavers take on the Fresno Grizzlies and network in the fun, relaxed atmosphere of PGE Park. In addition to the game, there will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, in-stadium name recognition for all companies/organizations in attendance, and special raffles for Beavers prizes. Travel Portland partners pay just $15 for this package, valued at $30. Reception starts at 6 p.m.; game time is 7:05 p.m.
Cost: $15 (valued at $30)
Two ways to RSVP and purchase your discounted ticket package:
- Online: portlandbeavers.com/grouptickets. Username: Travel; password: Portland
- Phone/e-mail: Contact Ashley Bedford at 503.553.5429 or abedford@pgepark.com
Order deadline: Monday, Aug. 11 at noon
Thursday, Aug. 28 - 4-6 p.m. (New Date)
Travel Portland 101 (formerly Membership Orientation)
The Heathman Hotel - Broadway Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, Portland
Hear from representatives of the Partnership, Convention Sales & Services, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Community Relations and Tourism Sales departments. Decide which program areas can help keep your business on the right track.
Cost: attendance is free, but attendees must pre-register.
RSVP by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27. RSVP online
Thursday, Nov. 6 - 8-10 a.m.
Travel Portland 101 (formerly Membership Orientation)
The Heathman Hotel - Broadway Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, Portland
Hear from representatives of the Partnership, Convention Sales & Services, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Community Relations and Tourism Sales departments. Decide which program areas can help keep your business on the right track.
Cost: attendance is free, but attendees must pre-register.
RSVP by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5th. RSVP online
Annual Travel Portland Events
Please make plans to attend these events, and also consider becoming a major sponsor for any of the events; partner generosity and participation allows Travel Portland to better represent the metropolitan area to major clients and, in turn, gives those partners tremendous exposure. For more information about sponsorship of these events, please contact Marsha Stout, Travel Portland's Director of Partner Services via email or call 503.275.9779.
29th Annual Tourism & Hospitality Industry Awards Celebration – Thursday, June 26
Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom | Map it
Featuring Mayor-elect Sam Adams, City of Portland, plus a special performance by cast members of Stumptown Stages’ Dreamgirls.
Julianne R. Johnson-Weiss
JoannColeman
Lava Alapai
Presenting sponsor: 
Award Winners
2008 Portland Award
For overall contribution to the promotion of Portland and Oregon’s visitor industry
Northwest Airlines/KLM – Amsterdam Flight
2008 Rose City Award
For significant contribution to the promotion of tourism
Oregon Sports Authority
2008 Twin Spires Award
For significant contribution to the promotion of convention business
Unitarian Universalist Association
2008 It’s not easy being green Award
For contributing to Oregon’s exceptional quality of life
City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development
2008 President’s Awards
For valued contribution to the visitor industry
Cirque du Soleil
Nike Hood to Coast Relay
Scientific Societies
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
2008 Members’ Choice Award
For the most significant contribution from a member
To be announced at the breakfast
Travel Portland Invitational Golf Tournament – Monday, September 8, 2008
Location: The Resort at The Mountain, Welches, OR
This event offers opportunities ranging from individual golfing fees to title sponsorship.
Contact: Jackie Harper, CMP, event & meeting planner, 503.275.9290 or email.
Holiday Open House
Location: Travel Portland offices – 1000 S.W. Broadway, Suite 2300
Plan on attending this opportunity to visit the Travel Portland offices, meet staff and enjoy seasonal refreshments.
State of the Industry Breakfast
Join us for this annual event, where we will take a look at the tourism industry over the last year as well as the outlook for the coming year.
Annual Visitor Industry Tradeshow
This is a hospitality-industry tradeshow geared to showcase Travel Portland partner services to regional meeting and event planners, association executives, corporate planners, governmental planners, and administrative decision makers. Space is limited.
Another opportunity for partners: partner upgrade
To augment your marketing efforts, consider upgrading your Travel Portland Partner benefit level.
Partner levels are Visitor Marketing, Convention Marketing, Joint Visitor & Convention Marketing, Gold Medallion and Corporate Sponsorship.
Contact Marsha Stout, Director of Partner Services via email or call 503.275.9779.
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